The following press release was released originally by the West Coast Conference. You can click here for the website announcement.
SAN BRUNO, Calif. – The West Coast Conference announced an agreement with the city of Scottsdale, Ariz., to host the 2026 West Coast Conference Baseball Tournament at Scottsdale Stadium. The 2026 West Coast Conference Baseball Tournament will take place from May 20-23 at the spring training home of Major League Baseball's San Francisco Giants.
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"We are excited to host the West Coast Conference Baseball Tournament at a premier baseball venue in a vibrant city full of baseball enthusiasts," West Coast Conference Commissioner Stu Jackson said. "Scottsdale Stadium has a proud history of hosting Major League Baseball teams and other high-profile events, and we look forward to partnering with the City of Scottsdale to showcase West Coast Conference baseball and the excitement of our postseason tournament. As we bring our championship to a new footprint, we are aligned with other tournaments in the area that will further enhance the experience for college baseball fans."
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The six-team tournament will be contested over four days, beginning on Wednesday, May 20 and running through championship day on Saturday, May 23. There will be two games on Wednesday with the No. 3 seed facing the No. 6 seed and the No. 4 seed playing the No. 5 seed. The winners of those two games will be part of a double elimination bracket with the No. 1 and No. 2 seeds beginning on Thursday.
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Scottsdale Stadium, located in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale, Ariz., serves as the home venue for San Francisco Giants spring training games each year, and serves as one of the home ballparks for Major League Baseball's Arizona Fall League schedule. The facility has also hosted several college baseball events. Scottsdale stadium opened in 1956 and has undergone several enhancements since, making it one of the premier baseball destinations for spring training.
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"Scottsdale is proud to welcome the West Coast Conference Baseball Tournament to Scottsdale Stadium," City Manager Greg Caton said. "Hosting this championship reflects our city's long-standing relationship with the game of baseball and our commitment to supporting collegiate athletics, tourism and community events that bring energy and visitors to Old Town Scottsdale. We look forward to showcasing our city, our ballpark and the student-athletes who will compete here in 2026."
The West Coast Conference Tournament began in 2013. The first eight events were held at Banner Island Ballpark in Stockton, Calif., through 2022. The tournament was canceled in 2020 and 2021. The conference tournament moved to Las Vegas Ballpark in Summerlin, Nev., the past three seasons. The winner of the West Coast Conference Baseball Tournament will earn the conference's automatic qualification to the NCAA Championship.
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Third-seeded Saint Mary's won the 2025 West Coast Conference Tournament title with a 9-8 victory over top-seeded San Diego in the championship game.
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Tickets for the 2026 West Coast Conference Baseball Tournament will go on sale in March. Check WCCsports.com for the latest information on ticket packages for the West Coast Conference Baseball Tournament.
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About the West Coast Conference
The West Coast Conference was formed in 1952 and has grown to become a nationally recognized and competitive force in Division I intercollegiate athletics. We Rise in the West with a footprint that represents the western region's largest metropolitan areas, including Gonzaga, LMU, Pacific, Pepperdine, Portland, Saint Mary's, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Clara and Seattle U. Across 16 sports, we are fueled by a conviction to achieve our championship goals with strong core values of integrity, respect, collaboration, innovation, and inclusiveness. For more information, visit WCCsports.com and follow the West Coast Conference on X, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok @WCCsports.
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About Scottsdale Stadium
Since its first Spring Training season in 1956, Scottsdale Stadium has become synonymous with baseball in Arizona. The stadium has served as the spring training home for the San Francisco Giants since 1984. A cherished landmark in the heart of Old Town, the stadium has witnessed countless unforgettable moments in baseball history. A full stadium reconstruction in 1992, along with renovations in 2005, 2014, 2020 and 2024, have added exciting features including expanded team facilities, multiple upgraded viewing platforms and hospitality space, as well as additional practice fields. The stadium has garnered a reputation as a premier spring training venue and a beloved gathering spot for baseball fans and the Scottsdale community. For more on Scottsdale Stadium, visit ScottsdaleStadium.com.
